As the global demand for high-quality animal products continues to rise, the livestock industry faces unprecedented challenges in ensuring the health, productivity, and sustainability of livestock farming. Nanotechnology, with its ability to manipulate materials at the nanoscale, presents a promising frontier for innovative solutions in animal health and husbandry. These applications of nanotechnology in livestock farming, focusing on disease prevention, nutritional enhancement, and environmental sustainability. The first section of the research delves into nanomaterials as novel tools for disease prevention and control in livestock. The second segment highlights the use of nanotechnology to address nutritional challenges in livestock farming. Nanoscale nutrient delivery systems are investigated for their capacity to enhance the bioavailability of essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, thereby improving animal growth, reproduction, and overall health. Nanosensors are used for real-time monitoring of nutritional parameters, feeding strategies for livestock nutrition.
Top1. Introduction
The Greek word “Nano,” which means dwarf, was utilised when the phrase “nanotechnology” was originally introduced in 1970 to refer to industrial technology at ultrafine dimensions. The International Organisation for Standardisation has released a statement that defines nanotechnology as a scientific application of knowledge for controlling and manipulating matter at the nanoscale (Haris et al., 2023).In order to produce and manipulate tools, materials, and functional structures with nanometer-scale dimensions, we may work at the molecular level, frequently atom by atom, thanks to the fascinating and quickly developing field of nanotechnology (Rajput et al., 2021). For millions of years, nature has been executing “nanotechnological feats.” Biological systems merge wet chemistry and electro-chemistry into a single living system through the arrangement of atoms and molecules. It is utilised by the body's cells for disease diagnosis and therapy. It could significantly affect how animals are diagnosed and treated. The distinct size-dependent characteristics of nanoparticles have a wide range of diagnostic uses, including imaging, biosensors, and nanoprobes for contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (Chandra et al., 2023; Singh et al., 2023a). The word nano means “dwarf” in Latin, and according to the Nanotechnology Initiative, the term was initially used by Nobel laureate in physics Richard Fenman for research and technological development at the atomic level in southern California. With the help of this fascinating and quickly developing field of study, we may make, manipulate, and use tools, materials, and functional structures with nanometer-scale dimensions by working at the atomic, molecular, and macromolecular levels.
The third and final section examines nanotechnology's role in promoting environmental sustainability within the livestock industry. Nanomaterial-based solutions for waste management, water purification, and efficient nutrient utilization are discussed, offering potential pathways to mitigate the environmental impact of intensive farming practices. Furthermore, the research explores nanomaterials as alternatives to traditional pesticides and fertilizers, aiming to reduce the ecological footprint of livestock operations. By synthesizing the latest research findings and technological developments, this research abstract provides valuable insights into the transformative potential of nanotechnology in addressing critical challenges faced by the livestock industry. The convergence of nanotechnology and animal sciences opens new avenues for sustainable, efficient, and ethically responsible livestock farming practices, ultimately contributing to global food security and the well-being of both animals and humans. For the first time, the concept of nanotechnology was developed in 1959 (Tundisi et al., 2023). In the 1980s, however, a lot more research was done on the fundamental concepts of popularisation and definition. By creating new, small-scale instruments and materials that are advantageous to living things, biotechnology has revolutionised nearly every field in veterinary and animal sciences, while nanotechnology has created new opportunities for applications in molecular biology (Singh et al., 2023b). Metallic nanoparticles are among the many types of nanomaterials that are utilised in medicine delivery, animal nutrition, animal breeding, animal reproduction, and the value addition of animal goods (Chehelgerdi et al., 2023). Nanotechnology can be used to observe, measure, manipulate, and manufacture objects at the nanometer (nm) scale (Singh et al., 2023c,d). Although it has not been as developed in agronomy as it has been in other disciplines, this is because there has been less investment in this field. A nanometer is a length unit of 109, or one billionth of a metre, according to the French acronym SI (Système International d'Unitès). Nanotechnologies are the study and manipulation of matter at the nanoscale, or at dimensions of roughly 1–100 nm, where special phenomena like enhanced physical, chemical, and biological properties may allow for novel applications (Ansari, 2023). Particles with a minimum dimension of less than one micron and the ability to reach atomic and molecular length scales of around 0.2 nanometers are known as nanoparticles.